From LensRentals.comRoger at LensRentals.com has written his first impressions of the brand new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM. This may be the first time I’ve ever seen him this positive about a Sigma product.

As always, this isn’t a review, it’s my quick first impression after putting the lens through our normal intake tests. I’m not a lens reviewer. Also, as always, my summary comes first, for those of you who have trouble reading more than 150 words without a picture (and a picture comes after that).

This lens kicks butt, takes names, and basically posterizes the manufacturers who make the cameras this lens will fit on.

That makes me excited. I am looking forward to a more extensive review, but it is ironic that Roger compares it to a Zeiss, as I commented on another thread today that this lens physically/cosmetically looks very much like a Zeiss (a good thing, for me, as I am not a fan of the Sigma crinkle finish).

I'm interested in some head to head vs. the new Canon 35mm f/2 IS. One of these is going to end up in my bag. I'm leaning towards the Sig right now.

jukka

Sigma 70mm (I-R reference lens) , 105mm , 150mm , 180 macro is also high quality lenses.One big problem with Sigma lenses is that Canon service center will not not adjust the Sigma lenses to the camera body if there are any AF focusing problems .

Gothmoth

Sigma 70mm (I-R reference lens) , 105mm , 150mm , 180 macro is also high quality lenses.One big problem with Sigma lenses is that Canon service center will not not adjust the Sigma lenses to the camera body if there are any AF focusing problems .

with the new lens series from sigma you don´t need canon for that.you can do it yourself.

It certainly means that the Sigma is better on camera bodies w/o afma like the Rebels or 60d - I hope they refresh their 50mm, too as they did with the 120-300mm f2.8 tele which is just 1.5 years old. So less excuses for Canon to keep their current 35L design because it's sooooo expensive and difficult to design new lenses...

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The new Sigma Optimization Pro software and USB Dock are designed exclusively for these new product lines and will enable Sigma users to connect their lenses to their computers to update lens firmware and fine-tune focus parameters via easy-to-use, on-screen controls.